Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
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This constituency covers the north and northwest of Sheffield, including areas such as Hillsborough, Shiregreen, and Wincobank. It is a densely populated and ethnically diverse urban area, with a strong community identity. Historically shaped by Sheffield’s steel industry, the area has transitioned into a residential and service-based district. Hillsborough is well known for its football stadium, while nearby green spaces like Hillsborough Park and Wadsley Common offer outdoor recreation. The local economy includes retail, health, education, and public services. Excellent public transport connects residents to Sheffield city centre and beyond, while community groups and local institutions play a strong role in civic life.
Wards in Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Burngreave
- Firth Park
- Hillsborough
- Shiregreen and Brightside
- Southey
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough is a constituency that covers these wards in Sheffield.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 28,180 | 25.25% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,659 | 8.65% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,828 | 15.08% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,245 | 19.04% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,813 | 17.75% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,885 | 14.23% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 69,645 | 63.29% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 10,548 | 9.59% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| African | 6,689 | 6.08% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 4,273 | 3.88% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Arab | 3,569 | 3.24% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,644 | 2.40% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 2,054 | 1.87% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,017 | 1.83% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Roma | 1,547 | 1.41% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 1,372 | 1.25% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,114 | 1.01% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 1,089 | 0.99% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Other Black | 946 | 0.86% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| White and Asian | 905 | 0.82% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| White and Black African | 524 | 0.48% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 376 | 0.34% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 355 | 0.32% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 267 | 0.24% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 111 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.11% |